Sustainability movements have been a frequent topic of discussion this year, and the discussion continues with several upcoming events, Earth Week and Justice, Faith, and Climate Change conversation. Several groups are combining for for Earth Week. The week takes place beginning Monday, April 20 and ending April 25. Earth Week is put on by the Arboretum staff in collaboration with the Gustavus Greens and the … Continue reading Sustainability movements connect for change

Gusties join communities around the world as they plan to gather on Saturday April 17 for the annual Relay for Life event. Over five hundred students will fill the Lund Arena to support the fight against cancer. From 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., Gusties will forgo sleep as they come together to celebrate the numerous lives impacted by cancer. “Relay For Life unifies the campus: … Continue reading ‘Relay for Life’ unites Gusties in the fight against cancer

The UN’s recent decision to publicly back fossil fuel divestment is highly controversial. Many nations inside of the UN rely heavily on coal, oil and gas to support their economies. The backing of this divestment campaign attempts to persuade investors to sell their shares of fossil fuel company assets. The UN framework convention on climate change spokesman was quoted in a recent Guardian article stating, … Continue reading United Nations Supports Fossil Fuel Divestment

Many Gustavus athletes and students are familiar with the Athletic Training facilities and services offered on campus. However, for those who may not be as knowledgeable about the role of athletic trainers, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association promotes National Athletic Training Month every March. As in past years, the athletic trainers on campus are participating in the National Athletic Training Month with a series of … Continue reading Athletic Training Department puts on annual food drive

The Economics Department and Entrepreneurship Seminar hosted the first “Gustie Tank” event on March 12. The event took place in the courtyard and welcomed students to pitch ideas for a business prospect. Each group presented for approximately four minutes and the winner, Junior Jack Anderson, received an award of $50. Business prospects pitched various ideas ranging from traditional restaurants and Apps to beauty salons and … Continue reading Gustie Tank provides opportinties for entrepreneurs

On March 12, Gustavus Women in Leadership (GWiL) hosted a leadership seminar entitled “How to Manage Career, Family & Self.” Alumna Ruthanne Vos ’83 and her daughter Stephanie Vos visited Gustavus to share their insights on how to juggle numerous aspects of their lives. Ruthanne was an archetypal Gustie and an active member of the Gustavus community. She graduated magna cum laude in 1983, studying … Continue reading Gustavus Women in Leadership promotes a balanced life

Enrollment at Gustavus and liberal arts colleges across the nation has been falling over the past few years. According to the article “Declining Enrollments, Financial Pressure Force Two Liberal Arts Colleges to Close” published in USA Today on March 3, this decline began during the financial crisis in the United States in 2008. The article focused on the closings of Sweet Briar College and Tennessee … Continue reading Financial issues leads to lower enrollment at Gustavus

Students will be offered a chance to participate in political advocacy and engage with the Minnesota government during the 2015 Day at the Capitol event on Wed. March 15. “The Capitol is a really exciting place to be, and it’s a really exciting time of year to be up there, so there’s a lot of activity and you get to learn a lot just by … Continue reading Students encouraged to advocate at “Day at the Capitol”